Kyiv, Ukraine—Global law firm Dentons has assisted I&U Group with the successful completion of its debt restructuring process.
I&U is a leading Ukrainian company, specializing in the cultivation and production of various agricultural commodities such as sugar, flour, grains, rapeseed, sunflower seeds and wheat. Restructuring discussions commenced in April 2024, leading to the signing of restructuring agreements throughout 2025. The company successfully restructured up to US$40 million in loans with its lenders, including EBRD, BSTDB, Oschadbank, Credit Agricole, Ukrsibbank (BNP Paribas Group) and ProCredit Bank.
A team from Dentons, led by banking and finance partner Natalia Selyakova, provided legal support under both English and Ukrainian law, reviewing the loan documentation with the lenders, assisting with the structuring and providing additional support during the negotiation of the restructuring documents. The team provided clarity to amendments to the security documentation through perfection advised on banking and finance regulatory matters as well as on martial law implications.
FinPoint, a Ukraine-based independent financial advisory firm, acted as the sole financial advisor to I&U Group.
To learn more about the current investment environment and business climate in Ukraine and for more insights from key market players, please visit our Ukraine transformation and rebuild hub
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